The Cheektowaga Town Board took several administrative and operational actions.

Contract acceptances: The board accepted completion of multiple sanitary sewer manhole rehabilitation and pipe-lining contracts (work awarded under earlier bids in 2018, 2020, 2021) and directed the supervisor to execute final contract-acceptance documents to secure reimbursement. Staff explained delays were often attributable to New York State Department of Transportation permitting requirements rather than contractor performance.

Equipment purchases: The facilities/parks division was authorized to purchase two 2025 zero-turn mowers under New York State contract; council members asked how older units would be disposed and staff said older machines will be sent to auction with an estimated auction value higher than trade-in. The resolution approving the purchases carried.

Union memorandum and schedule change: The board considered two related resolutions (2024-787 and 2024-788) to modify the Town Sewer Department employees' work schedule (move hours to 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., revise break structure). Members amended resolution 2024-787 to correct a referenced union acronym from "TCSU" to "TCEA" and then approved the amended resolution. Board discussion noted that the memorandum was discussed with union leadership.

Personnel appointments and procedure dispute: An appointment to a facilities working-crew chief position and other appointment items generated a heated procedural dispute over recognition of speakers and whether to take roll-call votes or table items. The contested appointments were tabled and will return at a subsequent meeting.

Why it matters: Contract acceptances enable the town to close out projects and pursue reimbursement. The schedule and break changes for sewer employees affect union agreements and daily operations. The appointment dispute underscores ongoing procedural tensions on the board.

Next steps: Supervisor to execute final contract documents for accepted projects; equipment purchases will proceed and older units will be auctioned; amended memorandum will go into effect per union ratification language in the resolution.